Going from good to great credit
Going from good to great credit Credit Report by David B. Coulter Share Share Email “How do I go from good to great credit?” This is a common question from those with a 700+ credit score and can’t figure out how to improve it. To go from good to great credit, you need to understand […]
How to Help Your Child Develop a Good Credit Score
How to Help Your Child Develop a Good Credit Score Credit Score by David B. Coulter Share Share Email We all want the best for our kids. One of the most valuable financial lessons you can teach your child is how to develop a great credit score. A high credit score can save someone tens […]
What’s a Good FICO Score?
What’s a Good FICO Score? Credit Report by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email One of the most common questions I’m asked is what constitutes a good FICO score, bad FICO score, great FICO score, horrible FICO score, average FICO score, etc? Here’s the deal on the quality of your FICO score…it’s going to depend. It’s […]
4 Tips to Maintaining Good Credit During a Divorce
4 Tips to Maintaining Good Credit During a Divorce Credit Monitoring by David B. Coulter Share Share Email It may be time to divorce your spouse, but there’s no divorcing your current credit score. We’ve compiled 4 tips to help maintain good credit during a divorce. Major financial decisions are made while emotions are high […]
How Long Can Good and Bad Information Remain on My Credit Reports?
How Long Can Good and Bad Information Remain on My Credit Reports? Auto Loans by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email If you have good or excellent credit and haven’t had any late payments you’re probably not worried about how long data stays on your credit reports. If there is negative data on your credit report, […]
Is It Ever a Good Idea To Open a Retail Credit Card?
Is It Ever a Good Idea To Open a Retail Credit Card? Credit for Beginners by David B. Coulter Share Share Email Most retailers accept different payment forms, so does it make sense to open a retail store credit card? The short answer is: Yes — under certain circumstances. If you think that retail store […]
What is a Good Credit Score?
What is a Good Credit Score? Credit for Beginners by David B. Coulter Share Share Email A good credit score is a credit score of 700 or higher. Your credit score is one of the most crucial elements affecting your economic potential. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey, looking to apply for a loan, […]